Just like our member companies, the American Beverage Association (ABA) staff values giving back to the community we live, work and play in. At the beginning of the summer, ABA's team joined Girls on the Run DC for their annual community 5k. Girls on the Run DC empowers young girls in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area "to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind."

The Girls on the Run organization leads a ten-week-long program centered around teaching young girls (3rd-8th grade level) self-confidence, health and fitness through discussions, activities and running games. The community 5k marks the end of the program and serves as a symbolic gesture of empowerment to the 1,100 youth. After a morning full of sweat, energy and lots of laughter, the ABA team joined the young girls in crossing the finish line on a beautiful day in the nation's capital. Learn more about Girls on the Run and how to get involved here. 

Stay tuned as we continue to find other ways to get involved and give back!